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H.R.1179: Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Prevention, Education, and Research Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
97 (76 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Prevention, Education, and Research Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. Requires the Committee to advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding how officials can: (1) ensure interagency coordination and communication and minimize overlap regarding efforts to address tick-borne diseases; (2) identify...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |